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Crime Syndicate Harbouring in Guesthouses in Central Kolkata

Facts of the Case:

In August 2023, a gang of cybercriminals was found operating from a low-cost guesthouse in Central Kolkata10. They had used forged documents to book multiple rooms and had been residing there for over a week, conducting online fraud schemes. The guesthouse lacked a real-time guest verification protocol, relying instead on manual entries.

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Safebox’s Role in Crime Prevention:

Through its Hotel Risk Mitigation Solutions, Safebox could have offered:

  • Real-time digital guest screening using its background check API, instantly flagging individuals with cybercrime or fraud records.
  • Identity authentication tools tied to government databases, eliminating the scope of booking under forged credentials.
  • Legally compliant recordkeeping of guest check-ins with time-stamped digital agreements, offering complete traceability in investigations.
  • Automated fraud prevention through identity and payment verification modules, disallowing bookings through fake or stolen financial instruments.
  • By implementing Safebox’s integrated hospitality verification system, the guesthouse would have avoided becoming a digital crime hub, preserved its reputation, and supported cybercrime vigilance